The third part of the ISC Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop.

Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency and/or An Garda Siochána. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.

A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare & Protection and should complete the NEW Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop.

It is essential that those who wish to attend the Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Training have attended the Safeguarding 1 Child Welfare & Protection Workshop.

A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.

Cost: The cost for this course is €20 per person for clubs in Meath, for participants outside Meath the cost is €30 per person.

To book: Please contact Lynn on 046-9067337 or email lynn.oreilly@meathcoco.ie

*A laptop/ipad/smart phone along with a good internet connection is required for this course.

As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation. Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to attend on the night.